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Baca County Volunteer Firefighters, Farmers, Ranchers and Linemen Praised for Wildfire Response

Published: 05/18/2026

Once again, I am in awe of the volunteers in our county. Pritchett, Campo, Springfield, Two Buttes, Vilas and Walsh….your volunteer fire personnel are top notch. You guys never get enough credit, but we’re all thankful for what you do. In addi...

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Town of Campo Thanks Volunteers and Fire Crews for Protecting Community During Wildfire

Published: 05/18/2026

The Town of Campo would like to extend our greatest gratitude to all of the volunteers from all around and anyone who helped with yesterday's fire to help save our little town. We are so thankful and so appreciative. We also want to continue to pr...

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3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Walsenburg, Colorado

Published: 05/18/2026

WALSENBURG, Colo. — A minor earthquake shook southern Colorado early Sunday morning, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting a 3.0 magnitude tremor near Walsenburg. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at approximately 5:29 a.m. loca...

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept. Assists at Sharpe Fire and multiple mutual aid calls

Published: 05/18/2026

Currently we have crews helping in Campo, CO for a fast moving grass/brush fire. We have crews that assisted on approximately CR 7 and CR KK west of Manzanola, CO for a double chicken coop fire in heavy winds. We also have a crew in the area of CR...

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Joshua David Lockhart Obituary

Published: 05/18/2026

Joshua David Lockhart July 31, 1981 – March 17, 2026 Obituary Joshua “Josh” Lockhart was born on July 31, 1981, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Jerolyn (Sitton) Higgins and Michael Higgins. Following his parents’ d...

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Sharpe Fire Explodes to More Than 10,000 Acres; Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Campo Area

Published: 05/17/2026

Sharpe Fire Explodes to More Than 10,000 Acres; Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Campo Area CAMPO, Colo. — The Sharpe Fire in Southeastern Colorado has rapidly exploded in size Sunday afternoon, growing from approximately 3,500 acres to 10,073 ...

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Pueblo Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Shell Gas Station on Highway 50

Published: 05/17/2026

On May 16, 2026, at approximately 11:04 a.m., Pueblo Police Officers responded to the Shell Gas Stations at 1812 W US Highway 50 regarding a shooting. As police arrived on scene, they located one male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The...

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Mabel Hansen Obituary

Published: 05/17/2026

Mabel S. (Weaver) Hansen May 23, 1937 ~ May 10, 2026 (age 88) Obituary Funeral services for Mabel Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2026, at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Norman Grantham officiatin...

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Baca County Fire Preparedness Notice Urges Residents, Farmers and Ranchers to Stay Ready

Published: 05/16/2026

Fire Preparedness Notice !!! We are asking all Baca County residents and surrounding areas we assist to stay aware and be prepared. With the drought conditions we are facing, the fire danger is extremely serious right now. Please pay attention to ...

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Critical Fire Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning in Effect Across Southeast Colorado

Published: 05/16/2026

Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Colorado With Gusty Winds and Low Humidity URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1233 AM MDT Sat May 16 2026 Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern Front Ra...

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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Northbound I-25 Near Happy Canyon Road in Douglas County

Published: 05/16/2026

**Update** Fatal Crash Closes Northbound Interstate 25 (Douglas County, COLO) - The ongoing investigation of the fatal crash on Interstate 25 near Happy Canyon Road (milepost 187), on May 15, 2026, shows that a Chevrolet Equinox was backing up on ...

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Pueblo County Coroner Identifies 19-Year-Old Killed in May 14 Officer-Involved Shooting

Published: 05/16/2026

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Decedent in May 14 Officer-Involved Shooting PUEBLO, CO - The Pueblo County Coroner has positively identified the individual deceased in yesterday's (May 14, 2026) officer-involved shooting. The decedent is 19-year...

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Pueblo Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Deputies Seize Nearly 168 Grams of Fentanyl

Published: 05/16/2026

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Deputies Find Fentanyl Pueblo, CO: A traffic stop early Thursday morning led to the arrest of a 33-year-old Pueblo man and the seizure of nearly 168 grams of Fentanyl and a large sum of money. A deputy was on rou...

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La Junta High School JROTC Donates 400+ Pounds of Food to Associated Charities of La Junta

Published: 05/15/2026

LA JUNTA, Colo. — The La Junta High School JROTC program, led by Mr. Schmidt, proudly donated more than 400 pounds of food to Associated Charities of La Junta following a successful JROTC Food Drive. As part of the donation, Mr. Schmidt and the ...

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Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish Dinner Auction Makes $2,000 Donation to Associated Charities

Published: 05/15/2026

Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish donated $2,000 to Associated Charities, using proceeds from its community dinner auction to support local families in need and give back to the community. Our Lady of Guadalupe St Patrick Parish made the $2...

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Family Asks for Prayers After Tom Billings Injured in Baca County Fire Response Accident

Published: 05/15/2026

As many have already heard, my grandpa, Tom Billings, was involved in a serious accident tonight 5/14/2026. While working the Baca County fires, he blew a tire and rolled the truck. He has been flown to UCHealth in Colorado Springs and should be l...

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CBI Announces Arrest in Montrose Officer-Involved Shooting

Published: 05/14/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Arrests Montrose Man in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation May 14, 2026 – CBI – Montrose, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today announced the arrest of 46-year-old Shane David Anderson (DO...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Announces Cruise Night and Summer Car Shows at May Meeting

Published: 05/14/2026

Minutes of the May 5 Meeting President Wayne Potter called the meeting to order. 26 members were present. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer was offered by Karen Menges. Old Business Wayne will reschedule the trip to the Vehicle Vaul...

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James Chesterman Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

James W. Chesterman March 21, 1936 ~ May 12, 2026 (age 90) Obituary James Wesley Chesterman Jr. was born on March 21, 1936 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to James and Opal (Kinder) Chesterman. He passed away at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colora...

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Betty Stone Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

Betty Jo (Broce) Stone October 27, 1935 ~ May 11, 2026 (age 90) Obituary Graveside services for La Junta, Colorado resident, Betty Jo Stone will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado wi...

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Alamosa County Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Seizure and Arrest

Published: 05/14/2026

Traffic stop leads to large narcotics seizure Alamosa Co,- On May 13, 2026 the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office concluded a multi-agency narcotics investigation resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of Methamphetamine and U.S. Currency. At...

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Pueblo Police Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead After Weapons Call at Drew Dix Park

Published: 05/14/2026

Officer Involved Shooting - Suspect Deceased Pueblo, CO – On May 14, 2026, at approximately 12:18 a.m., Pueblo Police Department received multiple reports of a fight with weapons at Drew Dix Park located on Massari Rd. The individuals involved l...

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Golden Plains Insurance Awards 2026 Scholarship to Kree Wallace of Las Animas

Published: 05/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Kree Walace Lamar— May 12, 2026 — Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Kree Walace as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship...

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Ross Edwin Rinker Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

Ross Edwin Rinker June 15, 1935 – March 31, 2026 Obituary Ross Edwin Rinker, 90, passed away on March 31, 2026 in Lamar, Colorado. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, M...

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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Shines as Moving 9/11 Anniversary Tribute in La Junta

Published: 05/14/2026

Come From Away Review The stars are shining bright on the Picketwire stage this week as Picketwire presents its spring musical Come From Away. Director Cameron Salzbrenner has amassed so much talent in the cast and crew that it is difficult to bel...

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Pat Palmer Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

Pat Palmer September 28, 1939 — May 12, 2026 Obituary A celebration of Pat’s life is planned for later this year. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patt...

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US Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 in Fremont County After Vehicle and Grass Fire

Published: 05/13/2026

Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 Due to Vehicle and Grass Fire Fremont County HIGHWAY 50, Colo. — Highway 50 at mile marker 266 is currently closed following a vehicle fire that spread into a nearby grass fire, according to emergency offic...

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Rocky Ford Police Seize Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm During Drug Bust on Catalpa

Published: 05/13/2026

Multi-Agency Drug Raid in Rocky Ford Leads to Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm Seizure On May 6th, the Rocky Ford Police Department, supported by the Otero County Sheriff's Office, Crowley County Sheriff's Office and La Junta Police Department, executed...

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Otero County Adopts Ordinance Restricting Open Fires and Open Burning in Unincorporated Areas

Published: 05/13/2026

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OTERO COUNTY, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING OPEN FIRES AND OPEN BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OTERO COUNTY

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Brothers Arrested After Lamar Police Search Warrant Finds Drug Packaging Evidence and Firearm

Published: 05/13/2026

Search Warrant Executed, Brothers Arrested On May 8, 2026, the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block S. 8th St regarding narcotics activity. The residence is known to officers as well as several associated individuals ...

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